In response to SonicsMonksLyresVicars' comment:

That he may have used in the past ?  His success , along with his association with a trainer known to dispense them.   And , his frienship with Cabrera and ARod.  And , my feeling that the use of PEDs was very widespread.   That he does not use them now ?  That he knows the consequences if caught.  That he is intelligent enough to know that it would damage his reputation and career.  I'm sure his agent ( Boras ) has talked to him about it.  As I said , it is just my personal opinion. I have nothing to back it up.   I wouldbe surprised , but not shocked ,  if he tested positive at this time.

In response to J-BAY's comment:

The only references I've seen from Yankee fabs were regarding Papi and Manny both who failed the PED MLB administered in 2003.

As far as unverified ped use I can't recall any Sox players fingered by Yankee fans here.

In response to dgalehouse's comment:

So.....heresay, assumption, guilt-by-association, the strong advocacy behind him and his high performance makes you suspicious.  Have I got that right?   Do you really stand by that without any shame?

No evidence, no facts.....isn't your "personal opinion" just a factless guess?  Is that fair to Cano?

You're a smart guy, how can you defend that?

 

 

 

 

 

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That he may have used in the past ?  His success , along with his association with a trainer known to dispense them.   And , his frienship with Cabrera and ARod.  And , my feeling that the use of PEDs was very widespread.   That he does not use them now ?  That he knows the consequences if caught.  That he is intelligent enough to know that it would damage his reputation and career.  I'm sure his agent ( Boras ) has talked to him about it.  As I said , it is just my personal opinion. I have nothing to back it up.   I wouldbe surprised , but not shocked ,  if he tested positive at this time.

 

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So.....heresay, assumption, guilt-by-association, the strong advocacy behind him and his high performance makes you suspicious.  Have I got that right?   Do you really stand by that without any shame?

No evidence, no facts.....isn't your "personal opinion" just a factless guess?  Is that fair to Cano?

You're a smart guy, how can you defend that?

 

The way it is today , no one escapes suspicion.  That is the reality. Cano is certainly no exception. Far from it.  Everyone has their opinion of things , without having proof.   That is why they are called opinions.   If I had proof , it would be more than an opinion. I really don't know why I tried to respond to you.  I should know better. 

 

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Denny: "The way it is today, no one escapes suspicion"?  That is good enough for you?  It's not good enough for me.

You wrote "If I had proof , it would be more than an opinion"....exactly!  You accused Cano of a felony (I think) with no proof whatsover.....yet when I politely suggested the unfairness of that assumption I'm now an ignorant abuser you should have ignored.  Gotcha.

 

 

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In response to Soxchemistry's comment:

Sadly no....I've always longed to be called. 

Who cares?

In response to J-BAY's comment:

That wasn't the point; perhaps you just felt the need to respond

In response to nhsteven's comment:

no, what was the point ?? 

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I hate to be the only contrarian here (well, maybe not) but drugs in baseball are as old as old as baseball. Or does anyone want to tell me that Hammerin' Hank never hit hit a home run under the influence of bennies. Babe Ruth was also known to occasionally be under the influence during baseball games. So please spare me all the moralistic sermonizing. People have always liked drugs and they always will. Get used to it.

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Gammons called it a "fabrication" today...Could the rumor develop some reality soon?? Possibly..But MLB not wieghing in could be interpreted in either way, especially for anyone who thinks the Yanks get special treatment.  Personally I would not be shocked, but right now it is firmly in the rumor column...Not sure why Gammons used the term "fabrication" other than to intimate he knows it is NOT true....

http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2012/09/20/robinson-cano-ped-rumor-started-by-random-north-carolina-tv-reporter/

In response to carnie's comment:

To me, you're not a contrarian at all, you're a realist. The recent decline in MLB batting performance?  Fugg steroids, uppers are now tested for. Ask Bouton, Boston was the dealing epicentre...but of course not St. Yaz or .............

 

 

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In response to J-BAY's comment:

Apparently, you didn't understand my original post. The point is this forum is dead, but comes alive with salivating hyenas when there is a rumor of a NYY testing positive for PEDs. If Cano was on Sea, I doubt there would be this much action.

In response to Soxchemistry's comment:

So you tell me. When has the playing field ever been level?

In response to nhsteven's comment:

nope,  understood it the first time. so my original post stands. 

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In response to Soxchemistry's comment:

What can I say? If there's a game there'll be cheating. If you don't like games why post here? Looking for attention?